Ben Stiller and Wife Christine Taylor Share Special Met Gala Date Night for First Time in a Decade

Ben Stiller and his wife Christine Taylor used the 2026 Met Gala as a special date night, marking their return to the Anna Wintour-hosted event after a decade away.

By Bentley Maddox May 04, 2026 11:47 PM
| Updated May 04, 2026 11:53 PM
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Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor are sporting fashion.

The Zoolander actor and his wife shared a special date night at the 2026 Met Gala at New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art May 4, marking their first time at the event in a decade.

For the “Fashion is Art” dress code, Christine donned a strapless blue A-line gown by Bibhu Mohapatra complete with beaded floral embellishments. She complemented the look with earrings, rings and a bracelet from Nini jewelry.

For his part, Ben donned a sleep black suit with an orange tie. (See all the celebrities at the event here.)

The pair’s looks could have been a nod to the actor’s favorite basketball team, who are facing off against the Philadelphia 76ers during the Met Gala.

“The Knicks are playing better than they’ve ever played,” Ben told USA Today at the event. “It feels like our year.”

The 60-year-old added, “Right now I wish I was at Madison Square Garden, but it’s wonderful to be here, too.” 

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The couple—who tied the knot in 2000 after meeting the year before—last attended the Met Gala in 2016, which focused on fashion in an age of technology.

But Ben’s focus has always been on his relationship with Christine. 

“Our shared sense of humor is the key to our off-screen relationship,” he told People in October. “When you’re with somebody for many years, and you go through the ups and downs of life, a sense of humor is just the most important thing, being able to laugh together and want to hang out together.”

Plus, Ben is grateful when he gets to work with Christine, too.

“When we work on screen together, it’s the same thing,” he added. “She really makes me laugh.”

Read on to see all the celebrity couples that climbed the steps of the 2026 Met Gala.

Rihanna & A$AP Rocky

RiRi shone bright in 115,000 crystal beads thanks to her custom Maison Margiela design, while her partner was bundled up in flamingo pink Chanel.

Jay-Z & Beyoncé

The first couple of music turned the bling up a notch at the 2026 Met Gala—and brought along eldest daughter Blue Ivy Carter, 14, for her debut.

While Bey stunned in a custom Olivier Rousteing skeleton dress, her husband was suave in Louis Vuitton and Blue was radiant in Balenciaga.

Evan Spiegel & Miranda Kerr

The Snap CEO and KORA Organics cosmetics founder were clad in Dior for their date night.

Steph Curry & Ayesha Curry

The NBA star does appreciate a glitzy date night, though he quipped there is something he'd rather be doing.

“On one hand, I love it,” Steph exclusively told Zuri Hall during Live From E!: Met Gala 2026 about the Met Gala. “On the other hand, that means I'm not playing basketball right now.”

Russell Wilson & Ciara

All hail our royal couple, as the NFL player and singer were gilded with glamour.

Dwyane Wade & Gabrielle Union

The NBA star let his lady shine on the steps of the Met—literally, as they both wore Tiffany & Co. 

“It's my job to never be in a way,” Dwyane exclusively told Zuri Hall during Live From E!: Met Gala 2026. “She's the star.”

“She's the north star when it comes to this carpet thing,” he noted. “So it's my job just to compliment and get out the way.”

Hugh Jackman & Sutton Foster

The Broadway stars made their Met Gala debut as a couple.

Adrien Brody & Georgina Chapman

The couple stunned in golden and silver accents.

Ben Stiller & Christine Taylor

The Night at the Museum star and his wife were in for a much calmer museum evening than he's used to. 

Ana Amelia Batlle Cabral & Marcello Hernández

The Saturday Night Live star and his better half were a vision in all black look. 

Suleika Jaouad & Jon Batiste 

The Grammy winner, wearing custom ERL, placed a sweet kiss on his wife's cheek.

Christian Cowan & Sam Smith

The "Stay With Me" singer's Met Gala look was designed, naturally, by their partner, who stood at Sam's side. 

Rebecca Hall & Morgan Spector 

The husband and wife duo coordinated their all-black looks. 

Bee Carrozzini & Francesco Carrozzini

The daughter of Anna Wintour posed alongside her husband on the Metropolitan Museum of Art's front steps.

Venus Williams & Andrea Preti 

One of the evening's co-chairs wore custom Swarvoski while her husband aced his look in a black tuxedo at her side. 

John Lithgow & Mary Yeager

The Conclave star was all smiles alongside his wife. 

Head to E! Online for every must-see moment from the Met Gala 2026.